Inverness, Florida Hotels

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Overview

Inverness is a small, rural town within an hour's drive of Tampa and Orlando. The town has an Old Florida feel, with large oak and magnolia trees and several gift antique shops. There are many lakes around Inverness, including Big Lake Henderson, for water sports and fishing. Hikers, roller skaters and bikers can enjoy the scenic Withlacoochee State Trail that runs through the area. Hotels in Inverness provide easy access to large Florida amusement parks but in a quiet and rural setting.

Central Motel

The Central Motel (centralmotel.com) is one hour from Orlando and half an hour from Tampa. It is on Highway 41, along the Withlacoochee State Trail. For bikers traveling the trail, the hotel offers secure bike storage on-site. There are no dining facilities in the hotel, but the Panetopia Restaurant and Bakery provides a 10 percent discount for registered guests. There is a swimming pool. The hotel has 54 rooms, each with refrigerators and coffee machines. All rooms also have cable television and wireless high-speed Internet access. There are 16 suites with private balconies, microwaves and DSL Internet access. Single and double occupancy rooms are available, either smoking or non-smoking. Guests may not bring pets. The Central Motel offers discounts to AAA members and AARP members.

Magnolia Glen Bed and Breakfast

Magnolia Glen Bed and Breakfast (magnoliaglen.com) is less than two miles from the Withlacoochee State Trail and two miles from Inverness Historic Square. A complimentary gourmet breakfast includes pastries, fruit, French toast and eggs. Guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages for consumption in the common area or the dining room. The hotel can arrange an adventure weekend for guests with water sports in the Gulf of Mexico and hiking. Guests also can use the hotel's complimentary canoe for day trips to the Gulf. All rooms are double occupancy and include wireless high-speed Internet access. There are discounts for midweek or extended stays. Guests may not smoke in the rooms but may smoke outside. Magnolia Glen does not accept walk in guests -- you must have a reservation.

The Lake House Bed and Breakfast

The Lake House Bed and Breakfast (thelakehouse.biz) is five minutes from the Withlacoochee State Trail and the historic area of Inverness. The hotel was originally a fishing and hunting lodge built in the 1930s on Big Lake Henderson. The rates include a breakfast bar, served inside or on the patio. Complimentary tea and wine also is available. There are six rooms with en suite private bathrooms, with either single or double occupancy. Each room has a television and wireless Internet access. Rates are for two guests, and each additional guest pays a nightly fee. There are weekend and holiday specials on occasion -- guests should call for specifics. The bed and breakfast is a non-smoking facility.